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Tom Bergeron Returns to Host 'Dancing With Sharks' for Shark Week 2025

The Emmy-winning host leads a daring underwater dance competition pairing divers with live sharks in Discovery Channel’s bold new special.

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Overview

  • Tom Bergeron, former host of 'Dancing With the Stars,' will headline Discovery Channel's 'Dancing With Sharks,' airing during Shark Week 2025.
  • The special features five expert divers trained by a world-class underwater choreographer competing alongside live sharks in a single-shot performance format.
  • Choreographed routines include moves like the Hammerhead Hoedown and Tiger Trot, with contestants vying for the title of the first-ever 'Dancing With Sharks' champion.
  • Bergeron confirmed his hosting role via an Instagram video on May 14, 2025, marking his high-profile return to hosting after his 2020 departure from 'DWTS.'
  • The show was officially unveiled during Warner Bros. Discovery’s upfront presentations in New York City, emphasizing its blend of spectacle, risk, and innovation.